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Surviving the Holidays: How to Manage Stress and Grief During the Pandemic
The holidays can be difficult for many people. This was true even before the coronavirus pandemic brought its losses and stress to our lives. Like many people, you may feel disjointed and disoriented about the holidays this year. Traditions and family gatherings have...
How to Spot Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in Your Life
The changing of seasons from summer into fall and finally into the short days and long dark nights of winter often bring emotions that match the outer world. Even if you enjoy winter and all that it brings, you may feel inexplicably tired and sad. These feelings may...
8 Actionable Tips for Easing Anxiety Outside of Therapy Sessions
Attending therapy sessions is an excellent way to ease anxiety. During your sessions, you're able to sit down and discuss your anxiety and treatment plans to help reduce anxiety. Unfortunately, you'll most likely experience anxiety attacks when you're not face-to-face...
5 Things to Accomplish in Marriage Counseling Before Marriage
Premarital counseling isn't something that you have to do. Still, most pastors that agree to officiate your service will ask that you participate in a few counseling sessions. And that's where we come in because before you attend your first session, you're going to...
10 Tips for Choosing an Anxiety Therapist
In the United States, more than 40 million people deal with a type of anxiety disorder. You are not alone. Anxiety can cause you to feel panic and tense which can in turn lower your quality of life. One great way to feel better is to find an anxiety therapist....
About Olja Haglund
I’m Olja Haglund, a licensed master social worker (LMSW) and certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor (CAADC) in Grand Rapids, MI. I partner with clients to achieve specific goals, make changes, and develop coping skills that make life easier to live authentically.